The Team

Fr Damien is the new Episcopal Vicar for Youth Ministry.  As well as supporting the BCYS he is Parish Priest at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Wickford.

Fr Michael serves as Chaplain to Walsingham House. He is also Assistant Priest in Chelmsford (OLI, The Holy Name & St Augustine).

Erin is from Hornchurch and belongs to St Mary Mother of God Parish and attended Sacred Heart of Mary Girl’s School in Upminster. She is now in her third year as Programme Leader and is studying for an Apprenticeship in Youth Ministry. Erin is really looking forward to welcoming young people on retreat and helping them focus and engage with their faith.

Alfie is from St Edward’s Parish in Romford and attended the Campion School. He hopes to gain new skills and  is also looking forward to working with the team this year.

Matilda went to the Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School and is part of the Cathedral parish. She is looking forward to her year on team, meeting the young people and being part of a community.

Gabriel attends Our Lady and the English Martyrs in Shoeburyness and went to St Thomas More High School. He is excited to help young people strengthen and deepen their knowledge of the faith.

Harriet is from Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham, and attended the The Campion School. She is a second year volunteer and is excited to be part of the team and hopes to continue the legacy of welcome and community characteristic of Walsingham House. Alongside her work at Walsingham House she will also be completing the CCRS course.